Description
This cream cheese ball recipe is a delightful appetizer that combines cream cheese with flavorful ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Crackers or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball or log shape, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- If using pecans, spread them out on a plate. Once the cheese ball is firm, roll it in the chopped pecans to coat the outside.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 35
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